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It's true that there's no such thing as free will. We can't help what we are or what we do. It's not our fault. Nobody's… — Ayn Rand
Gradually, ... the aspect of science as knowledge is being thrust into the background by the aspect of science as the power of manipulating nature.… — Bertrand Russell
I don't believe anybody has a right to own any kind of a firearm. I believe in order to obtain a permit to own a… — John Silber
America rejects bigotry. We reject every act of hatred against people of Arab background or Muslim faith America values and welcomes peaceful people of all… — George W. Bush
My background may be common, but I have specialized in elegance. — Cyril Ritchard
It is never too late, no matter how old you get because anytime or any point in your life you can always have a chance… — George Eliot
Although contemporary advertising is relatively young, it already has a considerable tradition. Each new ad is encountered against a background of thousands of earlier ads. — Guy Cook
If the question were, "What ought to be the next objective in science?" my answer would be the teaching of science to the young, so… — Elihu Thomson
But the context of religion is a great background for doing science. In the words of Psalm 19, 'The heavens declare the glory of God… — Arthur Leonard Schawlow
It is suicidal for other runners to copy my hill sessions without adequate background. — Pekka Vasala
Just keep in mind the feeling 'I am', merge in it, till your mind and feeling become one. By repeated attempts you will stumble on… — Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
The Second Amendment's language and historical and philosophical background demonstrated that it was designed to guarantee individuals the possession of certain kinds of arms for… — Don Kates
Why do we place such a disproportionate emphasis on sporting achievement? Why doesn't success in other fields receive similar attention... Maybe it's because in a… — Mia Freedman
Such displays of the Australian spirit engender pride, regardless of background, religion and political persuasion. They are unifying... This spirit of leadership should be reflected… — Larissa Behrendt
When you describe the miserable and unfortunate, and want to make the reader feel pity, try to be somewhat colder - that seems to give… — Anton Chekhov
Girls, you know it's all just a game to them, relationships. Just go around stomping on everyone.... I mean, look at this poor guy in… — Robert Pattinson
I don't think there is a single sentence in this whole book [East of Eden] that does not either develop character, carry on the story… — John Steinbeck
When I sit down to write, which is the essential moment in my life, I am completely alone. Whenever I write a book, I accumulate… — Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Chess never has been and never can be aught but a recreation. It should not be indulged in to the detriment of other and more… — Paul Morphy
It's nothing but a matter of seeing, thinking, and interest. That's what makes a good photograph. And then rejecting anything that would be bad for… — Andreas Feininger

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